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World Journal of Surgery

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01-03-2006

Training in Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Authors: Karl J. Sweeney, MD, Mary Dillon, MRCSI, Sean M. Johnston, MCH, Frank B. Keane, MD, Kevin C. Conlon, McH

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 3/2006

Abstract

Background

The role of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in surgical training is unclear. Although LA as a therapeutic modality is potentially superior to open surgery, it has failed to become established as standard in training hospitals. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the outcome of LA performed by inexperienced surgeons in a training environment.

Materials and Methods

A retrospective analysis of all attempted LA performed over a 12-month period was undertaken. Data collected included operator grade (experienced and inexperienced), conversion rate and duration of surgery, complications, and postoperative stay.

Results

During the study period, 169 appendectomies were performed. The conversion rate to open surgery declined significantly from 28% in the first quarter to 9% in the last quarter, with no difference in the conversion rate between experienced and inexperienced surgeons. Operative time shortened significantly in the inexperienced group. Postoperative complications occurred in 8% of patients, independent of operative grade.

Conclusions

Our findings demonstrate that LA may be safely introduced as a teaching procedure. Time-to-train should not preclude institutions from adopting the laparoscopic approach in the treatment of acute appendicitis.

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Title: Training in Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Authors: Karl J. Sweeney, MD
Mary Dillon, MRCSI
Sean M. Johnston, MCH
Frank B. Keane, MD
Kevin C. Conlon, McH
Publication date: 01-03-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 3/2006
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-005-0311-7

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Training in Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Abstract

Background

Materials and Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Background

Materials and Methods

Results

Conclusions

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